News from Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
Caller: Hi. I am retired and very tired of staying home. But my wife and I and my kids’ families, outside of Tennessee, have decided we are not going to gather for Christmas. That’s really hard, but we believe strongly in following the experts’ recommendations and taking all precautions to stay well during this pandemic. … Read more Call Pathfinder – Online, In-Person and Curbside Libraries: Many Ways to Check It Out, Stay Safe, and Read on!
The holiday season is officially here. That means decorations, gifts, food, drink, family time, traditions and simply being merry. However, there are plenty of ways to make sure that you and your loved ones do more than that. You can also use this time for reading with friends and family in the comfort of your… Read more Multiculturally Minded Reading During the Holidays
These are just a few resources related to reading and disabilities that we wanted to highlight: Vanderbilt Kennedy CenterReading Clinic: A clinic providing one-on-one instruction for struggling readers. We offer instructional reading services for K-8 students of all abilities, who need additional supports, strategies, and targeted reading practices. The Junior League Family Resource Center offers a… Read more Reading Resources
Support the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and disability organizations across Tennessee! How do you find disability information and services? What makes this hard? What would work better? Share your input on this important statewide survey: www.tndisabilitysurvey.org This unique study is led by Vanderbilt University, Tennessee Disability Pathfinder, and the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities. They want… Read more Tennessee Disability Services Study
Ella Hubbard recently participated on a panel of employees with disabilities at Vanderbilt, so we asked her to share her experience with you, too. Tell us some about yourself including your previous education and any jobs you may have had before coming to VUMC. I did not have any jobs before Project SEARCH. I had… Read more “I love my job!”
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS), in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (TDHS), and the Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations (TAMHO) was proud to present the 2020 Statewide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Conference: Wellness Through Employment to a virtual audience in… Read more Supported Employment Works!
In case you missed it, the Tennessee Department of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) presented the Expect Employment 2020 Report to Governor Lee earlier this month. Although the present was different this year, the report highlights the work and collaborative effort of many organizations, especially members of the Employment First Taskforce. To see full report,… Read more Expect Employment 2020
Caller: Hi. My cousin dropped out of high school, and he’s done some work – a bunch of odd jobs – since. But he has not found anything that is full-time, with livable wages and/or benefits, or that offers opportunities for growth. He has a disability, and I think the behavior problems he had in… Read more Call Pathfinder: How can my cousin who has a disability and no diploma find a job?
TennesseeWorks is a website to find comprehensive information, trainings, videos, success stories, and many other resources to equip, inform, and inspire your work. The Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VR) provides a variety of individualized services to persons with disabilities in preparation for their employment in the competitive labor market. Tennessee Disability Coalition and Empower Tennessee operate… Read more Employment Resources
We are pleased to welcome Martha Lopez to the Pathfinder team as a Bilingual Information & Referral Coordinator. She is fluent in Spanish and English and has been a strong advocate for the Multicultural community, especially Hispanic. Her 16 years of experience have been focused on creating awareness and education to promote diversity with positive outcomes for… Read more Welcome to Pathfinder’s Newest Team Member!